Digital Manufacturing Supply Excellence (MSE) Lead

Mars; Wodonga; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars ANZ is seeking an experienced ANZ Digital Manufacturing Supply Excellence (MSE) Lead to accelerate MSE deployment and digital transformation across the ANZ manufacturing network. This high-visibility role drives technology adoption, governance and capability building, reporting to the ANZ Supply Director.

You will lead a Digital MSE team, partner with Plant Directors and senior leaders to improve efficiency, reduce waste and raise manufacturing performance across Bathurst, Melbourne, and

Qualifications

• Significant manufacturing or operations leadership experience.
• Proven ability to lead governance, maturity assessments and audits.
• Experience implementing TPM, Lean/Six Sigma and digital initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead deployment and governance of ANZ MSE and Digital strategy across sites.
• Translate global MSE frameworks into site improvement plans.
• Build and mentor Digital MSE Analysts and a Digital Product Lead.
• Partner with Plant Directors to drive consistency and improvements.
• Conduct MSE maturity assessments, audits, and strategic direction.
• Champion digital tools, analytics and smart manufacturing capabilities.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Digital transformation

Six Sigma/Lean

Stakeholder management

Governance & audits

MSE/TPM experience

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Digital Manufacturing Supply Excellence (MSE) Lead

Mars is a family-owned business that has been making products for people and their pets for more than 100 years. We’re behind some of the best loved brands in the world including MARS®, SNICKERS®, EXTRA®, ECLIPSE®, PEDIGREE®, WHISKAS®, DOLMIO®, BEN’S ORIGINAL ® MASTERFOODS ® and ROYAL CANIN® ORIJEN® ACANA® we are dedicated to making a positive impact on people and the planet.

Join us in building a sustainable future where people, communities, and the planet can truly thrive.

Role Title ANZ Digital Manufacturing Supply Excellence (MSE) Lead

Location: Melbourne, Wodonga or Bathurst
Hours: Permanent, Full time (some travel required)
Reporting to: ANZ Supply Director

We're looking for an experienced ANZ Digital Manufacturing Supply Excellence (MSE) Lead to accelerate the deployment of Manufacturing Supply Excellence (MSE) and digital transformation initiatives across our ANZ manufacturing network. This is a highly visible leadership role that will shape how our sites leverage technology, data, and operational excellence to drive performance and build future capability.

Reporting to the ANZ Supply Director, you will lead the deployment of Mars' Manufacturing Supply Excellence (MSE) strategy across our Pet Nutrition manufacturing network. Acting as the key link between global, regional and site teams, you'll drive the adoption of digital solutions, strengthen operational governance, and build capability across our manufacturing sites in Bathurst, Wacol and Wodonga.

This is a role where you'll influence senior leaders, develop site MSE capability, lead a specialist Digital MSE team, and champion best-practice sharing across the region. You'll be instrumental in translating global strategy into practical local execution that delivers measurable improvements in efficiency, waste reduction and manufacturing performance.

What you’ll do

Lead the deployment and governance of the ANZ MSE and Digital strategy across multiple manufacturing sites.

Translate global MSE frameworks into effective site-level improvement plans and capability-building initiatives.

Lead and develop a team comprising Digital MSE Analysts and a Digital Product Lead.

Partner closely with Plant Directors, Operations Leaders and Site MSE Leads to drive maturity, consistency and continuous improvement.

Conduct MSE and digital maturity assessments, providing governance, auditing, and strategic direction.

Champion the integration of digital tools, analytics and smart manufacturing capabilities to support operational performance.

Build strong communities of practice, driving capability uplift and sharing best practice across the network.

Lead cross-functional projects focused on transformational change, digital innovation and operational excellence

You are an influential manufacturing leader who combines strong operational experience with a passion for continuous improvement and digital transformation.

You'll bring:

Significant experience within manufacturing, supply chain or operations leadership, ideally in FMCG environments.

Strong expertise in TPM, MSE, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and/or continuous improvement methodologies.

Experience leading governance programs, maturity assessments, audits or operational excellence frameworks.

Demonstrated ability to influence without authority and build credibility from the shop floor through to senior leadership.

Experience implementing digital solutions within manufacturing environments and an understanding of Industry 4.0 principles.

Exceptional stakeholder management, coaching and capability-building skills.

A degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain or a related discipline. Additional qualifications in TPM, Lean or Six Sigma will be highly regarded

Why you’ll love working for Mars:

Purpose: Help craft beloved brands with a legacy of over 100 years of local manufacturing making products that people and pets will love all while helping to build a more sustainable future.

People: A culture that values your contributions, fosters leadership, and recognises the impact you make. Your work truly matters here.

Development: Shape your career with personalised development and real opportunities to grow from day one.

Enjoy a team and business environment that is invested in helping you manage and grow your energy for work and life.

Work with passionate people who love pets as much as you do!